iPad pilot launch OUNL

Yesterday was the kick-off for the iPad pilot of the Law faculty of the Open University of the Netherlands. Before the pilot several course modules, additional study material and several law digests have been transfered into an electronic format. Beforehand, negotioations with several publishes have happened to be able to use the material on the iPad.

The added value of using digital version of the course material became very obvious due to the large pile of books and texts which were presented on the speaker desk. Students who have opted for the iPad will use it for study purposes within the next 14 months - a very good opportunity for a longitudinal study about real use and individual attitude towards tablet computers and ebooks for learning.

I have contributed a presentation about the potential of tablet computers and ebooks to increase accessibility and flexibility for lifelong learners.